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Pre-Requisites

If you hold an existing UK issued JAR Flight Crew licence that has not already been converted to
a Part-FCL licence, then the conversion will take place as part of this application. This will
require an additional application form/information will have to be submitted, and additional
requirements may have to be met. Please refer to the conversion information
on our website in addition to the information on this page.

You must have:

a current and valid licence issued by the UK CAA;

completed a training course at an ATO approved under Part-ORA, the theoretical knowledge
examination shall be conducted verbally by the examiner during the skill test to determine whether
or not a satisfactory level of knowledge has been achieved;

passed a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL to demonstrate the skill
required for the safe operation of this class of aeroplane (please ensure that your examiner has
met the designation of examiner for skills test for initial issue of Licences, ratings and
certificates and Briefing of Non UK examiners requirements, as detailed in information notice IN
2015/050 and IN 2014/110 if applicable);

Cost

Please note additional fees will apply if your licence needs to be converted as part of this
application. The conversion process will also require ratings on a PART FCL licence to be checked
for validity.

How to apply

What to expect

A desk based assessment from a Flight Crew Licensing Officer or Assistant. Following an
acceptable assessment your licence will be processed signed and despatched. We will contact you if
we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending whilst the
additional requirements are met.